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Big Tech Archive

Archives for September 2014

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Code/red: Peter Thiel’s Reefer MadnessCode/red: Peter Thiel’s Reefer Madness
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Plus, crunch time at Foxconn and some classic Steve Jobs video.

By John Paczkowski
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Code/Mobile to Feature CEOs From Stripe, Quixey and URX and Airtel’s Product ChiefCode/Mobile to Feature CEOs From Stripe, Quixey and URX and Airtel’s Product Chief
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More big names are coming, so book now or risk being shut out.

By Ina Fried
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Minecraft Shows Why Game Cloning Can Be a Good ThingMinecraft Shows Why Game Cloning Can Be a Good Thing
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“I started working on a clone of Infiniminer. That’s pretty geeky. =D”

By Eric Johnson
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New Keyboards Bring Faster, Easier Typing to the iPhone 6New Keyboards Bring Faster, Easier Typing to the iPhone 6
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At last, Apple will allow third-party keyboards on the iPhone and iPad. But which one is the best?

By Bonnie Cha
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iOS 8 Review: The Problem SolveriOS 8 Review: The Problem Solver
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Apple looks to resolve iPhone gripes large and small with its new operating system, iOS 8.

By Katherine Boehret
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iPhone 6 Plus Review: How Big Is Too Big?iPhone 6 Plus Review: How Big Is Too Big?
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Apple has finally joined the phablet party. How does it stack up?

By Lauren Goode
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iPhone 6 Review: It’s a WinneriPhone 6 Review: It’s a Winner
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In my view, the iPhone 6 is the best smartphone on the market, when you combine its hardware, all-new operating system, and the Apple ecosystem whose doors it opens.

By Walt Mossberg
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IPO-Bound HubSpot Adds CRM for Midsize CompaniesIPO-Bound HubSpot Adds CRM for Midsize Companies
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Selling to companies too small for Salesforce.com.

By Arik Hesseldahl
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Court Tosses VirnetX’s $368 Million Patent Judgment Against AppleCourt Tosses VirnetX’s $368 Million Patent Judgment Against Apple
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The ruling sent VirnetX stock down by almost 50 percent.

By Jonathan Stempel
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Code/red: With or Without U2Code/red: With or Without U2
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Plus, Apple limits iPhone 6 NFC support to Apple Pay, ganja-preneurs and a silly PayPal ad.

By John Paczkowski
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Diapers.com Founder Has Now Raised $80 Million for New Amazon Competitor Jet.comDiapers.com Founder Has Now Raised $80 Million for New Amazon Competitor Jet.com
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The Battle Over Net Neutrality Could Hit Wireless CarriersThe Battle Over Net Neutrality Could Hit Wireless Carriers
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The FCC is weighing whether to extend proposed net neutrality rules to wireless networks, not just wired broadband lines.

By Amy Schatz
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Will Minecraft’s Power Users Stick Around for Minecrosoft? “Wait and See.”Will Minecraft’s Power Users Stick Around for Minecrosoft? “Wait and See.”
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“I expect there will be changes, but I can’t say if they will be good or disastrous yet.”

By Eric Johnson
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Tinder for the Fortune 500, Why Dads Love Minecraft and More #MustreadsTinder for the Fortune 500, Why Dads Love Minecraft and More #Mustreads
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Rich, hyper-successful people need dating apps, too. Right?

By Noah Kulwin
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Roku Sells 10 Million Streaming Video BoxesRoku Sells 10 Million Streaming Video Boxes
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By Peter Kafka